Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) jumps up on Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) after his sack during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) jumps up on Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) after his sack during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, ... more

Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) is stopped by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) is stopped by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) blocks Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee (1) punt and scored a touchdown on the live ball during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) blocks Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee (1) punt and scored a touchdown on the live ball during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a midfield catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a midfield catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, ... more

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a midfield catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) makes a midfield catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeVier Posey (11) makes a first down catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn (32) tries to defend during the second quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeVier Posey (11) makes a first down catch as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn (32) tries to defend during the second quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Lestar Jean (18) turns into a defender as he keeps Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn (32) from intercepting the ball during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans wide receiver Lestar Jean (18) turns into a defender as he keeps Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn (32) from intercepting the ball during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is congratulated by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) after making a tackle on the line of scrimmage during second quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is congratulated by Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) after making a tackle on the line of scrimmage during second quarter of a NFL football game ... more

Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) reacts after inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) after his turnover during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) reacts after inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) after his turnover during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, ... more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws on the run from the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws on the run from the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and other members of the defense celebrate a turnover during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and other members of the defense celebrate a turnover during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

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Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) tries to tackle Colts Mewelde Moore (37) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) tries to tackle Colts Mewelde Moore (37) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) looses his helmet after fighting for extra yards on a midfield catch during the third quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) looses his helmet after fighting for extra yards on a midfield catch during the third quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, ... more

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to bring down Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) after a first down catch during the second quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (23) tries to bring down Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) after a first down catch during the second quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is able to get to Indianapolis Colts for a second sack of the fourth quarter during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is able to get to Indianapolis Colts for a second sack of the fourth quarter during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) brings down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) for a sack during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) brings down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) for a sack during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in ... more

Houston Texans tackle Derek Newton (75) gives Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) a head butt after a hard first down run during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans tackle Derek Newton (75) gives Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) a head butt after a hard first down run during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis ... more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is surrounded by Houston Texans defenders as he tries to make a play during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is surrounded by Houston Texans defenders as he tries to make a play during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium ... more

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels, bottom, loses his helmet as he is tackled by a group of Indianapolis Colts, including Joe Lefeged (35) and Ricardo Mathews, top right, in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels, bottom, loses his helmet as he is tackled by a group of Indianapolis Colts, including Joe Lefeged (35) and Ricardo Mathews, top right, in the third quarter of an NFL ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) pursues in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) pursues in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) is congratulated by teammates, including Lestar Jean (18), after catching touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) is congratulated by teammates, including Lestar Jean (18), after catching touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis ... more

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) celebrates on the bench after blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) celebrates on the bench after blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches a pass as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darius Butler (20) defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches a pass as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Darius Butler (20) defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP ... more

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) celebrates with Johnathan Joseph, left, after blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) celebrates with Johnathan Joseph, left, after blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, right, defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, right, defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ... more

Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Glover Quin (29) and Darryl Sharpton (51) pursue in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Glover Quin (29) and Darryl Sharpton (51) pursue in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) recovers a fumble by Indianapolis Colts Mewelde Moore at the goal line as Texans' Danieal Manning (38) gestures in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) recovers a fumble by Indianapolis Colts Mewelde Moore at the goal line as Texans' Danieal Manning (38) gestures in the second quarter of an NFL football game on ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after the Texans recovered an Indianapolis Colts fumble in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after the Texans recovered an Indianapolis Colts fumble in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ... more

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, right, reacts to a penalty in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, right, reacts to a penalty in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

Houston Texans' Andre Johnson (80) prepares to make a catch in front of Indianapolis Colts' Moise Fokou (58) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans' Andre Johnson (80) prepares to make a catch in front of Indianapolis Colts' Moise Fokou (58) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) salutes the crowd after making a tackle in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) salutes the crowd after making a tackle in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans ... more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is tackled by Houston Texans' Antonio Smith, center, while trying to throw as Whitney Mercilus (59) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. Luck was called for intentional grounding on the play. The Texans won 29-17. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is tackled by Houston Texans' Antonio Smith, center, while trying to throw as Whitney Mercilus (59) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles out of the pocket in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) scrambles out of the pocket in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans' Shayne Graham (17) kicks a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts as Donnie Jones (5) holds in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 29-17 and Graham kicked five field goals. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans' Shayne Graham (17) kicks a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts as Donnie Jones (5) holds in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. Houston won ... more